The 964 Carrera RS was Porsche’s lightweight, homologation-special 911: stripped of weight, stiffened, and sharpened for the driver, with the air-cooled M64 flat-six. European Lightweight cars in particular have become seriously collectible.
This guide covers the full specification, where values sit today, how it compares, and what matters most when you buy one.
Specification
| Years of production | 1992–1993 |
| Variants | Lightweight, Touring, RS America |
| Engine | 3.6 L air-cooled flat-six (M64) |
| Power | 260 hp (191 kW) @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 0–60 mph | ~5.0 sec |
| Top speed | 162 mph (260 km/h) |
| Weight | ~1,230 kg (2,712 lb) |
| Price when new | ~$54,000 (RS America, 1993) |
Performance in context
Less weight, a blueprinted engine, a stiffer, lower chassis and no sound-deadening turned the 964 into a focused driver’s car. It is the bridge between the classic air-cooled RS cars and the modern GT3.
The market: what a 964 Carrera RS is worth now
Lightweight 964 Carrera RS values have climbed as homologation specials have soared. European Lightweight cars typically trade around $300,000 to $500,000, with the US-market RS America worth notably less.
Indicative market guidance, October 2026. Sources: CLASSIC.COM, Hagerty. Typical ranges, not a quotation.
What to look for when buying
- Lightweight vs Touring vs RS America — the European Lightweight is the one to have; RS America trades well below.
- Matching numbers — original engine and body, confirmed against Porsche records.
- Originality — many were tracked or modified; original cars lead.
- Accident and rust — check structure and for prior damage.
- History and mileage — documented history and lower mileage support value.
We source Porsche 964 Carrera RS examples privately, through collector and specialist networks, and handle inspection, verification, negotiation and delivery. Tell us the specification and history you want, and we will find it.
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